Washburn University

Topeka, Kansas

Washburn University is a public college in Topeka, Kansas and has been named to the Best Online Colleges Midwest and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 9 online degree options. The part-time student body is 1,744 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $13,500 and the per-credit hour charge is $309. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.washburn.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No
Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students

1,672 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:3,156
Undergrad students over 25 years old:858
Pell Grant students:1,471
Online and distance education undergrad students:619

Part-time students

35%
Students over 25 years old

18%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$309

In-district tuition and fees

$8,872

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

11 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(3)
Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
Social Sciences(3)
Health Professions and Related Programs(4)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:32%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

112 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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